How To Fix /SCWM/L1014 - Storage bin cannot be deleted, active PI document exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/L1 -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Storage bin cannot be deleted, active PI document exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/L1014 - Storage bin cannot be deleted, active PI document exists ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/L1014 indicates that a storage bin cannot be deleted because there is an active Physical Inventory (PI) document associated with it. This is a common issue in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when trying to manage storage bins that are currently involved in inventory counting processes.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the storage bin you are trying to delete is linked to an active physical inventory document. When a physical inventory is in progress, the system locks the associated storage bins to prevent changes that could affect the accuracy of the inventory count.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Active PI Documents: 
  
  Use transaction code /SCWM/PI to check for any active physical inventory documents that are linked to the storage bin in question.
  Identify the specific PI document that is causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Complete or Cancel the PI Document:
  
  If the physical inventory is completed, ensure that the document is closed properly. You can do this by posting the inventory results.
  If the physical inventory is no longer needed, you can cancel the PI document. This will release the lock on the storage bin.
  
  
  
  Delete the Storage Bin:
  
  Once the PI document is completed or canceled, you should be able to delete the storage bin without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or processes that might be locking the storage bin. This includes checking for open transfer orders or other inventory management processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCWM/PI for managing physical inventory and /SCWM/LS01 for managing storage bins.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Extended Warehouse Management for more detailed information on physical inventory processes and storage bin management.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and manage physical inventory documents and storage bins.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully delete the storage bin. If the issue persists, consider consulting with your SAP support team for further assistance.